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Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
First look at new £165million theme park opening in Spanish hotspot – five years after being abandoned
Plus, a major UK theme park to get huge new land by 2027 with rollercoasters, kids rides and indoor attractions RIDE ON First look at new £165million theme park opening in Spanish hotspot – five years after being abandoned NEW plans have finally been revealed for the reopening of the much-loved Tívoli World amusement park in Spain. Located in Costa del Sol, Tívoli World closed back in 2020 due to financial constraints and the global Covid-19 pandemic. Advertisement 3 New plans have finally been revealed for the reopening of the much-loved Tívoli World amusement park in Spain But plans have been approved by authorities who met yesterday and will see if increase in size to include a large tourist complex with shops. First images of the site reveal that it could have a large wheel and a free-fall tower and that the shopping are will have brands like Domino's Pizza, Forster's Hollywood, Rodilla or La Tagliatella, according to Sur in English. These details will be confirmed at a later stage though. There is also expected to be two new hotels. Advertisement However, the council has agreed that Tívoli will reopen before or alongside the complete complex. In total, the park is expected to cost over €200million (£165million) to redevelop and estimated to create around 1000 new jobs. As part of the agreement, Tivoli World will rehire previous employees - who over the past years have maintained and guarded the park whilst it has been closed to the public. Many former fans of the park took to social media to express their joy at the news. Advertisement One user said: "It should be brought back bigger and more beautiful. Great." Another added: "Itching to go back to Tivoli." Kids can enter Diggerland for free with this trick Tívoli World was formerly loved for being a family entertainment hub, having originally opened in 1972. The first owner of the attraction - Dane Bent Olsen - dubbed the park as a "factory of illusions" according to Euro Weekly, with fireworks, a rollercoaster, a Chinese pagoda, a lake with boars and around 20 fountains that offered water, light and sound shows. Advertisement The Mayor, Juan Antonio Lara commented that it was a historic step and that "we have no time to waste". "We're pulling out all the stops to fast-track the process," said Lara. 3 First images of the site reveal that it could have a large wheel and a free-fall tower Credit: Alamy Tivoli World is around a half-an-hour drive from Malaga or about 40 minutes on the train. Advertisement According to Experience UK, the park is anticipated to reopen in 2028. There are also a number of other great spots to explore surrounding the park including stunning sandy beaches such as Playa de los Álamos. And if you are wanting another attraction for the family, just down the road is Aqualand Torremolinos - which is home to a range of different water slides, a large jacuzzi, children's paradise and will soon have speed racer slides too. A popular beachfront theme park has also been forced to close twice a week. Advertisement Plus, a major UK theme park to get huge new land by 2027 with rollercoasters, kids rides and indoor attractions.
The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
First look at new £165million theme park opening in Spanish hotspot – five years after being abandoned
NEW plans have finally been revealed for the reopening of the much-loved Tívoli World amusement park in Spain. Located in Costa del Sol, Tívoli World closed back in 2020 due to financial constraints and the global Covid-19 pandemic . 3 New plans have finally been revealed for the reopening of the much-loved Tívoli World amusement park in Spain But plans have been approved by authorities who met yesterday and will see if increase in size to include a First images of the site reveal that it could have a large wheel and a free-fall tower and that the shopping are will have brands like Domino's Pizza , Forster's Hollywood , Rodilla or La Tagliatella, according to These details will be confirmed at a later stage though. There is also expected to be two new hotels. Read more on theme parks However, the council has agreed that Tívoli will reopen before or alongside the complete complex. In total, the park is expected to cost over €200million (£165million) to redevelop and estimated to create around 1000 new jobs . As part of the agreement, Tivoli World will rehire previous employees - who over the past years have maintained and guarded the park whilst it has been closed to the public. Many former fans of the park took to social media to express their joy at the news . Most read in News Travel One user said: "It should be brought back bigger and more beautiful. Great." Another added: "Itching to go back to Tivoli." Kids can enter Diggerland for free with this trick Tívoli World was formerly loved for being a The first owner of the attraction - Dane Bent Olsen - dubbed the park as a "factory of illusions" according to The Mayor, Juan Antonio Lara commented that it was a historic step and that "we have no time to waste". "We're pulling out all the stops to fast-track the process," said Lara. 3 First images of the site reveal that it could have a large wheel and a free-fall tower Credit: Alamy Tivoli World is around a half-an-hour drive from According to There are also a number of other great spots to explore surrounding the park including stunning sandy beaches such as Playa de los Álamos. And if you are wanting another attraction for the family, just down the road is Aqualand Torremolinos - which is home to a range of different water slides, a large jacuzzi, children's paradise and will soon have speed racer slides too. A popular beachfront theme park has also been Plus, a major U 3 The park is anticipated to cost over €100million and reopen in 2028
